El Niño Has Become a Doom Loop
Scientists are observing an exceptionally strong El Niño cycle that is causing significant damage to coral reefs and weather patterns. The article details the environmental impact of rising ocean temperatures in the Pacific.
Why it matters
It underscores the accelerating effects of climate change on global ecosystems and the potential for extreme weather events.
Die-offs and floods have started already, a prelude to supercharged storms and droughts.
London, Kiritimati (Christmas Island), Line Islands, in the Pacific Ocean. ( Science Photo Library / Reuters ) August 30, 2026, 7 AM ET Share Save
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